{"id":2635,"date":"2025-09-24T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T00:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/?p=2635"},"modified":"2025-09-22T14:43:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T05:43:57","slug":"yamanashi-local-foods-shingenmochi-houtou-yoshidaudon-23093","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/yamanashi-local-foods-shingenmochi-houtou-yoshidaudon-23093\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Try Local Foods in Yamanashi: Shingen Mochi, H\u014dt\u014d, Yoshida Udon & More"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Simple yet Flavorful Confection: \u201cShingen Mochi\u201d<\/h2>\r\n
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\u201cShingen Mochi\u201d is generously topped with kinako (roasted soybean flour) and kuromitsu (black sugar syrup). It is said to have been inspired by the cut rice cakes that Lord Takeda Shingen used as emergency food during the Sengoku period. Made with simple ingredients\u2014glutinous rice flour, carefully selected sugar, kuromitsu, and kinako\u2014this confection has become a beloved classic. Originally made with larger rice cakes, it gradually transformed into the current version: smaller mochi placed in cups, lavishly topped with kinako and kuromitsu. Variations such as \u201cMizu Shingen Mochi,\u201d with a higher water content, and \u201cKurumi Shingen Mochi,\u201d which contains ground walnuts inside, allow for different flavors to be enjoyed.<\/p>\r\n\n

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How to eat Kikyou Shingen Mochi<\/em> | Savor an iconic Yamanashi sweet <\/p><\/div>\n

Kikyou Shingen Mochi is an iconic sweet of Yamanashi Prefecture. Even among those who have never visited Yamanashi, many people have tried this classic mochi (glutinous rice cake). As it comes in a small container, there is a bit of technique involved in achieving full coverage of your Kikyou Shingen Mochi with kuromitsu (molasses). Let\u2019s take a look at two ways to enjoy this wonderful treat!<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\u201cH\u014dt\u014d\u201d Enjoyed Since the Heian Period<\/h2>\r\n
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\u201cH\u014dt\u014d\u201d has been eaten since the Heian period. It is made by cutting dough prepared from wheat flour into flat noodles called \u201ch\u014dt\u014d-men,\u201d which are then simmered with meat, pumpkin, mushrooms, and various other ingredients in a miso-based broth. Since the noodles are cooked with flour still clinging to them, the dish becomes thick and retains heat well, making it perfect for cold seasons. In regions where rice was difficult to harvest, h\u014dt\u014d noodles were an important staple, and learning to make them was considered part of a bride\u2019s training.<\/p>\r\n

Japan\u2019s Hardest Noodles: \u201cYoshida Udon\u201d<\/h2>\r\n
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Known as Japan\u2019s hardest noodles, \u201cYoshida Udon\u201d is famous for its firm bite and strong chewiness. The soup base combines soy sauce and miso, typically topped with boiled cabbage and sweet-simmered horse meat. It is customarily enjoyed with \u201csuridane,\u201d a spice mix of sesame, sansh\u014d pepper, and chili. In Fujiyoshida City, where the dish originated, women supported the textile industry, so men began making udon for lunch to avoid interfering with their work. To ensure the noodles were filling, they kneaded them with great force, giving rise to their unique hardness.<\/p>\r\n

Born from Soba Shops: \u201cK\u014dfu Tori Motsuni\u201d<\/h2>\r\n
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\u201cTori Motsuni\u201d was created around 1950 at a soba shop in K\u014dfu City to make use of chicken parts that would otherwise be discarded. It is a dish of chicken gizzards, hearts, \u201ckinkan\u201d (immature eggs), and liver simmered in a sweet-savory sauce of sugar and soy sauce. By using only a small amount of sauce, the natural umami of the chicken is concentrated. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice or alcohol. It can be enjoyed at soba shops, h\u014dt\u014d restaurants, and is even sold in supermarkets for casual dining at home.<\/p>\r\n

Nature\u2019s Bounty: \u201cK\u014dsh\u016b Wine Beef\u201d<\/h2>\r\n
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\u201cK\u014dsh\u016b Wine Beef\u201d is the product of Yamanashi\u2019s pure air, abundant nature, and its famous K\u014dsh\u016b wine. This premium beef comes from cattle fed with grape lees, a by-product of winemaking. The grape residue is rich in polyphenols, which prevent the meat from oxidizing, resulting in tender, finely textured red meat. The beef retains its natural flavor, offering a rich taste that deepens with every bite, showcasing the blessings of nature in every piece.<\/p>\r\n\n

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Gifu Prefecture is blessed with abundant nature, including Shirakawa-go and Gero Onsen. There are also many attractive local gourmet foods. Especially, Hida beef, a brand of Japanese beef, is famous throughout the country. Because the Hida region is surrounded by mountains, winters can get so cold that the temperature drops below freezing. This has given rise to warm dishes such as Tsukemono steak and Hoba Miso.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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5 Local food in Shizuoka<\/em> | Oden<\/em>, Wasabi<\/em>, Fujinomiya Yakisoba<\/em> and more! <\/p><\/div>\n

Shizuoka Prefecture is in the center of Japan, and is home to towering Mt. Fuji. The access to the Pacific provides a thriving fishing industry, creating products such as fish paste and dried bonito flakes. The other specialty products of the area are green tea and Wasabi.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Yamanashi Prefecture, home to the World Heritage site Mount Fuji, is a land rich in nature surrounded by mountains, where a variety of fruits such as grapes and peaches are harvested. The region also boasts many long-loved specialties, including the classic souvenir Shingen Mochi and H\u014dt\u014d, a hearty dish of flat noodles simmered in broth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":2637,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[56],"class_list":["post-2635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slug_articles","tag-what"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2635"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2635\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2638,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2635\/revisions\/2638"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2637"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}